Every year the Imbibe Cocktail Event—hosted by the Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia (RANS)—hosts a cocktail competition. Bartenders showcase their skills to a panel of judges to be awarded the Judges’ Choice Award. On the night of Imbibe, guests also get the chance to vote for their favourite cocktail and bartenders.
Guests at Imbibe immersed themselves in the lights, energy and music provided by True North Event Services. Some took photos at the True North photo booth, while others enjoyed the play-for-local-products Plinko game hosted by Nova Scotia Loyal or the delicious bao buns and dumplings from Johny’s Pork Shack.
And without further ado, the winners were…
Judges’ Choice
Winner – Tori Devine (EDNA)
People’s Choice
Winner – Durty Nelly’s
Best Booth
Winner – Stardust Bar + Kitchen
This article appears in Apr 1-30, 2025.




